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My Take
David Warner was the kind of character actor I never tired of seeing. Over six decades from Manchester onto stage and screen, he made villains feel intelligent and gave sympathetic roles real ache, which is a rarer combination than people admit. His credits run from prestige drama to genre and even video games, and that willingness to work everywhere is something I respect deeply. The Primetime Emmy, the Theatre World Award and his Saturn recognition all point to range rather than typecasting. He passed in 2022, but I think his face and that unmistakable voice will keep turning up to surprise new viewers for a long time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Warner
- Name (Japanese)
- デビッド・ワーナー
- Reading
- でびっど・わーなー
- Born
- July 29, 1941 – July 24, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor / video game actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Theatre World Award
- Saturn Awards
- 1981 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Warner born?
July 29, 1941 – July 24, 2022.
Where is David Warner from?
David Warner is from Manchester, United Kingdom.
What does David Warner do?
David Warner works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor, video game actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.